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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the glass trick\ntwo handkerchiefs stuffed in glass, handkerchief below second one vanishes\nroy benson 1941 our mysteries Roy Benson	The Glass Trick	two handkerchiefs stuffed in glass, handkerchief below second one vanishes		1941	Our Mysteries	14		→ Pull & Holdouts → Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / With Props
roy benson\n\n unknown 1941 our mysteries Unknown	Roy Benson			1941	Our Mysteries	59		→ Articles / Biographical
s.a.m. benefit show\nshow review with performers: fred keating, the hanlons, jay palmer & co, the great le roy, al baker, dai vernon, dagmar & co, the five elgins, roner, prince leon and gus wayne, roy benson\n cagliostro, jr.\n 1941 the jinx 101-151 Cagliostro, Jr. (reviewer)	S.A.M. Benefit Show	Show Review with performers: Fred Keating, The Hanlons, Jay Palmer & Co, The Great Le Roy, Al Baker, Dai Vernon, Dagmar & Co, The Five Elgins, Roner, Prince Leon and Gus Wayne, Roy Benson		1941	The Jinx 101-151 (Issue 129)	743		→ Reviews / Other → Articles / Theory & Essays
roundabout with fred braue\non steve shepard, roy benson as a musician, george pitman, frakson\nfrederick braue 1946 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Frederick Braue	Roundabout with Fred Braue	on Steve Shepard, Roy Benson as a musician, George Pitman, Frakson		Feb. 1946	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 9)	196		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non dai vernon, bill larsen, e. b. moore, greer marechal, roy benson\nbruce elliott 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Bill Larsen, E. B. Moore, Greer Marechal, Roy Benson		1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 120)	484		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non roy benson, ed marlo, blackstone, audley walsh, peter warlock, h. p. graham\nbruce elliott 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Roy Benson, Ed Marlo, Blackstone, Audley Walsh, Peter Warlock, H. P. Graham		1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 138)	556		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non jay marshall, roy benson, dai vernon\nbruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Jay Marshall, Roy Benson, Dai Vernon		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 166)	667		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non roy benson, the jarrow dinner, dr. jaks and a bar bet by ron edwards\nbruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Roy Benson, the Jarrow dinner, Dr. Jaks and a bar bet by Ron Edwards		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 153)	614		→ Articles / Columns → Games / Bar Bets & Puzzles
the back room\nstory of a rupert's drop, on milbourne christopher, roy benson, orson welles, lloyd jones, dr. jaks\nbruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	story of a Rupert's drop, on Milbourne Christopher, Roy Benson, Orson Welles, Lloyd Jones, Dr. Jaks		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 155)	626		→ Articles / Columns
it's magic\nbenson bowl routine\nroy benson\nbenson bowl\nroy benson\ncups and balls\njames g. thompson jr.\nfranklin v. taylor\nthe benson plunger\nmike caveney\nduke stern 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Roy Benson	It's Magic	Benson bowl routine	Related to The Benson Plunger (Mike Caveney, Duke Stern, 1981) Variations Cups and Balls (James G. Thompson Jr., Franklin V. Taylor, 1956) Also published here Benson Bowl (Roy Benson, 1953)	1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 156)	627		→ Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines
spongeball vanish\nwith a wand\nroy benson 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Roy Benson	Spongeball Vanish	with a wand		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 156)	627		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish
the back room\non roy benson, audley walsh, dr stanley jaks\nbruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Roy Benson, Audley Walsh, Dr Stanley Jaks		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 156)	630		→ Articles / Anecdotes → Articles / Columns
the back room\non kruger and starke, dr. jaks, martin gardner, roy benson, paul draylin, hal haber, bill simon\nbruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Kruger and Starke, Dr. Jaks, Martin Gardner, Roy Benson, Paul Draylin, Hal Haber, Bill Simon		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 160)	645		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non jean hugard, dr. stanley jaks, clayton rawson, richard himber, roy benson\nbruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Jean Hugard, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Clayton Rawson, Richard Himber, Roy Benson		1948	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 142)	572		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non al baker, frank garcia, lou tannen, greer marechal, roger barkann, l. vosburgh lyons, c. l. boarde, roy benson, dariel fitzkee, milbourne chrisstopher, jack chanin\nbruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Al Baker, Frank Garcia, Lou Tannen, Greer Marechal, Roger Barkann, L. Vosburgh Lyons, C. L. Boarde, Roy Benson, Dariel Fitzkee, Milbourne Chrisstopher, Jack Chanin		1948	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 148)	596		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non medium margery, fred keating, aleister crowley, ouspensky, roy benson, jay marshall, kuda bux\nbruce elliott 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Medium Margery, Fred Keating, Aleister Crowley, Ouspensky, Roy Benson, Jay Marshall, Kuda Bux		1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 184)	738		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non lee noble, roy benson, robert lund, dante\nbruce elliott 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Lee Noble, Roy Benson, Robert Lund, Dante		1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 187)	750		→ Articles / Columns
vanish!\nbillard ball vanish sequence\nroy benson 1950 the phoenix 201 - 250 Roy Benson	Vanish!	billard ball vanish sequence		1950	The Phoenix 201 - 250 (Issue 204)	815		→ Ball / Billiard Ball / Sleights / Vanish → Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / With Shell
the back room\non john mulholland, paul fleming, rudy miller, milbourne christopher, blackstone, paul stadelman, carl ballantine, roy benson, dr. jaks, norman jensen\nbruce elliott 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on John Mulholland, Paul Fleming, Rudy Miller, Milbourne Christopher, Blackstone, Paul Stadelman, Carl Ballantine, Roy Benson, Dr. Jaks, Norman Jensen		1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 216)	865		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non dr. daley, dudley fossum, ade duval, milbourne christopher, dr. jaks, roy benson\nbruce elliott 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dr. Daley, Dudley Fossum, Ade Duval, Milbourne Christopher, Dr. Jaks, Roy Benson		1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 213)	853		→ Articles / Columns
bizarre bag\nbag is filled with eggs as a climax\nroy benson\nthe egg bag\nroy benson 1951 the phoenix 201 - 250 Roy Benson	Bizarre Bag	bag is filled with eggs as a climax	Also published here The Egg Bag (Roy Benson, 1953)	1951	The Phoenix 201 - 250 (Issue 230)	919		→ Egg / Egg Bag
the back room\non roy benson, richard himber, ande furlong, annemann's diary, peter warlock, orson welles\nbruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Roy Benson, Richard Himber, Ande Furlong, Annemann's diary, Peter Warlock, Orson Welles		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 232)	929		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non cy endfield, jay marshall, roy benson, dr. braude, max katz, martin gardner, audley walsh, hen fetsch, cardini, charlie miller, dai vernon, t. nelson downs\nbruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Cy Endfield, Jay Marshall, Roy Benson, Dr. Braude, Max Katz, Martin Gardner, Audley Walsh, Hen Fetsch, Cardini, Charlie Miller, Dai Vernon, T. Nelson Downs		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 235)	941		→ Articles / Columns
benson bowl\n\nroy benson\nit's magic\nroy benson\nchinese chow\nfred kaps 1953 classic secrets of magic Roy Benson	Benson Bowl		Variations Chinese Chow (Fred Kaps, 1967) Also published here It's Magic (Roy Benson, 1948)	1953	Classic Secrets of Magic	209		→ Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines
spongeball vanish\nwith a wand\nroy benson 1953 classic secrets of magic Roy Benson	Spongeball Vanish	with a wand		1953	Classic Secrets of Magic	209		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish
the egg bag\nlots of eggs appear from bag\nroy benson\nbizarre bag\nroy benson 1953 classic secrets of magic Roy Benson	The Egg Bag	lots of eggs appear from bag	Also published here Bizarre Bag (Roy Benson, 1951)	1953	Classic Secrets of Magic	104		→ Egg / Egg Bag
the birdcage\non cy endfield, stan musial, francis carlyle, frank garcia, roy benson, ballantine, dante, don alan, del ray, john platt, bert allerton, meyer silberstein, jack miller, leslie guest, the seven circles, frank joglar, raymonde\njay marshall 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Birdcage	on Cy Endfield, Stan Musial, Francis Carlyle, Frank Garcia, Roy Benson, Ballantine, Dante, Don Alan, Del Ray, John Platt, Bert Allerton, Meyer Silberstein, Jack Miller, Leslie Guest, The Seven Circles, Frank Joglar, Raymonde		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 315)	64		→ Articles / Articles
the back of benson's hand\ncard vanish and production, hands in prayer position are opened twice, illustrations by dr. jaks\nroy benson 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	The Back of Benson's Hand	card vanish and production, hands in prayer position are opened twice, illustrations by Dr. Jaks		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 321)	90		→ Cards / Manipulation / Production / Single Cards
the bird cage\non roy benson, bob orben, cardini and mahatma\njay marshall 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Bird Cage	on Roy Benson, Bob Orben, Cardini and Mahatma		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 306)	24		→ Articles / Articles
dollar poof\nflash bill gag\nroy benson 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	Dollar Poof	flash bill gag		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 306)	24		→ Bill / Miscellaneous → Light & Fire / Flash Paper & Material
banished\nseveral coins vanish on knee and are caught again in the air\nroy benson 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	Banished	several coins vanish on knee and are caught again in the air		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 301)	1		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed → Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Multiple Coin Vanishes / Bare Handed
the babblings of brooks\nideas and jokes by brooks - watch chain gag - wind up teeth - way to add a key ring\nhoward brooks\nthe capsule\nroy benson 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Howard Brooks	The Babblings of Brooks	ideas and jokes by Brooks watch chain gag wind up teeth way to add a key ring	Variations The Capsule (Roy Benson, 1954)	1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 305)	17		→ Watch / Miscellaneous → Ring / Linking Rings / Links, Unlinks & Phases with Key Ring → Toy
the capsule\nwatch chain gag idea\nroy benson\nthe babblings of brooks\nhoward brooks 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	The Capsule	watch chain gag idea	Inspired by The Babblings of Brooks (Howard Brooks, 1954)	1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 308)	32		→ Watch / Miscellaneous
the birdcage\non bob hummer, john platt, frank garcia, roy benson, al keller, gene gordon\njay marshall 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Birdcage	on Bob Hummer, John Platt, Frank Garcia, Roy Benson, Al Keller, Gene Gordon		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 310)	40		→ Articles / Articles
one hand six card repeat\nfunny presentation, credit to roy benson?\n"senator" clark crandall\nten-card red rover with a black jack kicker\njohn lovick\nbruce cervon 1954/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 6 "Senator" Clark Crandall	One Hand Six Card Repeat	funny presentation, credit to Roy Benson?	Related to Ten-Card Red Rover with a Black Jack Kicker (John Lovick, Bruce Cervon, 2016)	1954/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6	78		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Six Card Repeat & Co.
the birdcage\non bunny elliott, roy benson\njay marshall 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Birdcage	on Bunny Elliott, Roy Benson		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 323)	193		→ Articles / Articles
the birdcage\non don alan, neil forster, gen grant, roy benson, the escape wizard, jean hugard, dr. stanley jaks, eddie clever, john braun, audley walsh\njay marshall 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Birdcage	on Don Alan, Neil Forster, Gen Grant, Roy Benson, The Escape Wizard, Jean Hugard, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Eddie Clever, John Braun, Audley Walsh		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 324)	107		→ Articles / Articles
the birdcage\non jean hugard, roy benson, the wizard monthly, doc baldwin, audley walsh, john hilliard\njay marshall 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Birdcage	on Jean Hugard, Roy Benson, The Wizard Monthly, Doc Baldwin, Audley Walsh, John Hilliard		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 325)	111		→ Articles / Articles
the leipzig drop\nball vanish\nnate leipzig\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Nate Leipzig, Roy Benson	The Leipzig Drop	ball vanish		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 326)	112		→ Ball / Billiard Ball / Sleights / Vanish
deck switches\non table with handkerchief\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	Deck Switches	on table with handkerchief		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 326)	112		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / Technical / Miscellaneous
the birdcage\non jay marshall, fred keating, kuma, bob lewis, johnny platt, louis tannen, bruce elliott, cecil lyle, chris carlton, bill neff\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	The Birdcage	on Jay Marshall, Fred Keating, Kuma, Bob Lewis, Johnny Platt, Louis Tannen, Bruce Elliott, Cecil Lyle, Chris Carlton, Bill Neff		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 326)	115		→ Articles / Articles
cu + ag\n\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	CU + AG			1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 327)	116		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / Solo
capsule\nmaking a pull with a film container\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	Capsule	making a pull with a film container		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 327)	117		→ Pull & Holdouts
al baker anecdote\n\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	Al Baker Anecdote			1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 327)	117		→ Articles / Anecdotes → Articles / Biographical
on black photographic tape\n\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	On Black Photographic Tape			1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 327)	117		→ Articles / Articles
tape recording\nspectator locates card\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	Tape Recording	spectator locates card		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 327)	117		→ Cards / Principles / Sticky → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
dragnote\n\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	Dragnote			1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 327)	117		→ Articles / Articles
the shell turn\n\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	The Shell Turn			1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 327)	118		→ Ball / Billiard Ball / Sleights / Gaffed → Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / With Shell
about this issue\non connye shearer, design and illustrations\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	About this Issue	on Connye Shearer, design and illustrations		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 327)	118		→ Articles / Articles
the birdcage\non john mcmanus, dr. morris young, jay marshall, paul fleming, chris carlton, bob lewis, sam assembly no.9, neil foster, walter b. gibson, victor farelli\nroy benson 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Roy Benson	The Birdcage	on John McManus, Dr. Morris Young, Jay Marshall, Paul Fleming, Chris Carlton, Bob Lewis, SAM Assembly No.9, Neil Foster, Walter B. Gibson, Victor Farelli		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 327)	119		→ Articles / Articles
cups and balls\n- taylor's cups and balls variation - cups and balls, classic routine with three cups - benson bowl routine variation\njames g. thompson jr.\nfranklin v. taylor\ntaylor's cups and balls\nfranklin v. taylor\nit's magic\nroy benson 1956 top secrets of magic James G. Thompson Jr., Franklin V. Taylor	Cups and Balls	Taylor's Cups and Balls Variation Cups and Balls, classic routine with three cups Benson Bowl Routine Variation	Inspired by Taylor's Cups and Balls (Franklin V. Taylor, 1945) It's Magic (Roy Benson, 1948)	1956	Top Secrets of Magic	93		→ Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Routines → Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines
chinese chow\nspongeball under bowl multiplies and then fruits appear, with chopsticks\nfred kaps\nbenson bowl\nroy benson\n"senator" clark crandall's cup and balls\n"senator" clark crandall 1967 the art of close-up magic — volume 1 Fred Kaps	Chinese Chow	spongeball under bowl multiplies and then fruits appear, with chopsticks	Inspired by Benson Bowl (Roy Benson, 1953) "Senator" Clark Crandall's Cup and Balls ("Senator" Clark Crandall, 1954/27)	1967	The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1	304		→ Spongeball / Appearance → Spongeball / Routines → Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines
the french drop\n\nderek dingle\nroy benson 1971 dingle's deceptions with cards and coins Derek Dingle, Roy Benson	The French Drop			1971	Dingle's Deceptions with Cards and Coins	51		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / False Transfers - Take
sometimes\nbowl routine\nfrank garcia\nroy benson 1976 the encyclopedia of sponge ball magic Frank Garcia, Roy Benson	Sometimes	bowl routine		1976	The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic	151		→ Spongeball / Traveling
the basic move\nbenson vanish with wand\nroy benson 1978 the book of john Roy Benson	The Basic Move	Benson vanish with wand		1978	The Book of John	97		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish
the benson plunger\nwith a plunger, four phases, jumbo pill as klimax\nmike caveney\nduke stern\nit's magic\nroy benson 1981 magicomedy Mike Caveney, Duke Stern	The Benson Plunger	with a plunger, four phases, jumbo pill as klimax	Inspired by It's Magic (Roy Benson, 1948)	1981	Magicomedy	46		→ Spongeball / Routines → Spongeball / Traveling → Plunger / Plumber's Helper
epitome vanish of a stack of coins\non knee\nroy benson 1982 the close-up magic of frank garcia - part ii Roy Benson	Epitome Vanish of a Stack of Coins	on knee		1982	The Close-up Magic of Frank Garcia - Part II	28		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Multiple Coin Vanishes / Bare Handed
fake transfer\ndescribed with fake egg\nalexander de cova\nroy benson 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson	Fake Transfer	described with fake egg		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	28		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish → Ball / "Small" Ball / Vanish → Egg / Vanish
black balled\n\nroy benson 1995 apocalypse vol. 16-20 Roy Benson	Black Balled			Jan. 1995	Apocalypse Vol. 16-20 (Vol. 18 No. 1)	2451		→ Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / With Shell
verschwindegriff\n\nalexander de cova\nroy benson 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson	Verschwindegriff			2002	Homemade Magic	24		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish
see the pretty thing\ncandle changes to feather, feather thrown on floor and lands with loud clang\nroy benson 2011 magic page by page Roy Benson	See the Pretty Thing	candle changes to feather, feather thrown on floor and lands with loud clang		2011	Magic Page by Page	289		→ Candle / Transformation → Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
bowl'em over\n\nroy benson\ndoug edwards 2013 nukes Roy Benson, Doug Edwards	Bowl'em Over			2013	Nukes	100		→ Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines
benson ball vanish\nwith wand\nroy benson 2013 nukes Roy Benson	Benson Ball Vanish	with wand		2013	Nukes	102		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish
balsa banana\nzipped banana gag\nroy benson\nharry e. cecil's "zipped banana" 2013 nukes Roy Benson	Balsa Banana	zipped banana gag	Inspired by Harry E. Cecil's "Zipped Banana"	2013	Nukes	143		→ Food / Miscellaneous
the gene pool\non why roy benson's zipper banana is funny\ngene anderson\nlevent & todd karr's "roy benson by starlight" p. 156. 2016 gene anderson - the book Gene Anderson	The Gene Pool	on why Roy Benson's Zipper Banana is funny	Related to Levent & Todd Karr's "Roy Benson By Starlight" p. 156.	2016	Gene Anderson - The Book	11		→ Articles / Articles